A Ballina man accused of smashing 12 windows at the Ballina courthouse and a business across the street has been granted bail.

Jayden Mitchell Woods, 29, returned to the Bail Division Court on Saturday after undergoing a mental health assessment ordered by the court.

The earlier order required him to be brought back before a judge if he was assessed as not being mentally ill or mentally disordered under the legislation.

Woods was arrested after police were called to Ballina about 10.30pm on Thursday following reports of a man smashing windows.

Officers found six damaged windows at the Courthouse and another six at Somerville Laundry and Lomax Solicitors across the street.

Police allege Woods failed to follow directions and approached officers while carrying a bat. A Taser was used before he was arrested.

He was charged with two counts of damaging property and one count of being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence.

At the bail hearing, police prosecutor Sergeant Monaghan opposed Woods’ release, arguing there was a significant risk he could commit further serious offences or endanger members of the community.

He also told the court it appeared the courthouse and the businesses across the street had been deliberately targeted.

Woods’ solicitor, Anthony Stewart, said his client had mental health conditions, no criminal history and could benefit from help with drug and alcohol issues.

Judge S Wills described the alleged property damage offences as serious but found strict bail conditions could manage the risks.

Woods was granted bail and ordered to live at an address in Ballina.

He must not go within 10 metres of Somerville Laundry or Lomax Solicitors and must stay away from the Ballina courthouse until his next court appearance.

The matter will return to Ballina Local Court on July 16.

No pleas have been entered and the charges remain before the court.

Earlier Story: Ballina man has been charged after allegedly smashing windows at the Ballina courthouse and a nearby legal office on Thursday night.

Police say they were called to the area about 10.30pm and found six damaged windows at the Ballina Courthouse and a nearby business.

Four large plate-glass windows at the offices of Somerville Laundry and Lomax Solicitors were boarded up on Friday, with the premises closed.

The legal firm is directly across the street from the courthouse.

While the damage appeared to be focused on court and legal premises, no motive has been confirmed at this stage.

Police allege Jayden Mitchell Woods, 29, failed to follow officers’ directions before walking towards them while carrying a bat.

Officers used a Taser to subdue him before he was arrested and taken to the neighbouring Ballina Police Station.

The boarded up windows of Somerville Laundry Lomax Solicitors on Martin St.

Wet weather on Friday afternoon delayed boards being placed over the broken windows at the heritage courthouse building.

Woods was charged with two counts of damaging property and one count of being armed with intent to commit a serious offence.

He appeared by video link from custody before Judge P Robinson on Friday.

The court ordered that Woods be detained in a mental health facility for assessment.